CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Some provide a secluded getaway from the world. Some pair stellar views of the skyline and the water with dinner and drinks. Others offer a place to party outdoors.

Patio season is upon us.

Here are 77 spots where you can raise a glass to summer. Enjoy the views, the drinks and the company.

Story and photos by John Petkovic, The Plain Dealer

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John Petkovic, The Plain Dealer

Yuzu

13603 Madison Ave., Lakewood; 440-799-8343: Humans will no doubt say, ‘This patio has gone to the dogs.” The dogs will respond with a happy yap. This wildly unique Japanese gastropub – rice bowls, Godzilla flicks and monster drinks rolled into one corner bar -- also boasts a dog-friendly patio. It comes with a menu complete with “dog beer” and a “dog biscuit flight.” Get along li’l doggies…

Flavorful Brazilian cuisine makes a welcome return

John Petkovic, The Plain Dealer

Batuqui

12706 Larchmere Blvd., Cleveland; 216-801-0227: This Brazilian bistro-bar feels like home – and not just because it’s located in one. There's also an easygoing vibe that runs freely on this quaint patio, which runs from the porch of the house to the sidewalk to around in the back. One Caipirinha, please…

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East 55th on the Lake

5555 N Marginal Rd, Cleveland; 216-431-3349; clevelandmetroparks.com/Main/e55-on-the-Lake.aspx: The Cleveland Metroparks has brought new life to this area. But the patio at this bar-restaurant -- and, yes, bait shop -- is all about letting life pass by over a drink. The place rolls out a wide list of elixirs to go with a menu and live music on Saturdays. But it’s the views of the marina and its proximity to the lake that makes it feel like an island.

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Bar 32 at the Cleveland Hilton Downtown

100 E. Lakeside Ave., Cleveland; 216-413-5000: The views stir the drink at this spot on the 32nd floor of the Hilton hotel. Yes, there are martinis, but also lots and lots of windows and views of the skyline, Lake Erie and the Cuyahoga River.